Golden Honey Chicken
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Golden Honey Chicken, a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. This dish features tender, juicy chicken thighs with a light, crispy coating, perfectly glazed in a sticky-sweet honey sauce infused with savory soy, tangy rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. The secret to its golden perfection is a simple cornstarch coating, which sears beautifully in the skillet for a delightful texture. Sprinkled with nutty sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this mouthwatering recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried veggies for a complete, flavor-packed meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes. Perfectly balanced and completely satisfying, this honey-glazed chicken will easily become your new go-to recipe for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them on both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Lightly coat each chicken thigh in cornstarch, shaking off any excess. This will help create a crispy coating.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs in a single layer. Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the garlic and ginger.
6. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
7. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them evenly in the honey glaze. Let them cook for another 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally to soak up the sauce.
8. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions.
9. Serve immediately with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 4140 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
